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Whirly90



Member Since: 01 Sep 2016
Location: Ampshire
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England 1993 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Keswick Green
My 110 rebuild
After using a 90 for many years as an off roader and an overlander we finally decided to buy a 110 as a second vehicle, the 90 for off roading/ laning and the 110 for overlanding. At the end of 2015 i started searching for a Tdi hard top but, because they tend to be worked harder than SW's, even the best and most expensive ones needed work. With that in mind i decided to buy an unloved one and rebuild it. It wasn't too long before i came across a 1995 Tdi pick up, mechanically all seemed ok but the bodywork was rough. The wings were dented, the doors were rusty and the rear tub had corroded through in places but it was a good starting point and reasonably priced considering the way prices were going.





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Post #581297 29th Nov 2016 12:53pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Will be watching with interest Thumbs Up Good luck Bow down James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
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Post #581310 29th Nov 2016 1:58pm
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L110CDL



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Me too Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.


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Post #581807 30th Nov 2016 10:41pm
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GREENI



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Same.
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Hairy Beekeeper



Member Since: 16 Nov 2015
Location: leicestershire
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United Kingdom 1990 Defender 130 200 Tdi HCPU Aintree Green
I'm doing similar, it takes a lot longer that you'd think (to do it properly anyway). Good luck and keep us posted Currently rebuilding my stretched 110 (now 122) to personal spec, probably going to be a double cab dropside, but not fully decided yet. So I've started at the front end first!
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic41658.html

"Sorry love, don't make me choose between you and my Lanny. You won't like the answer....."
Post #581859 1st Dec 2016 8:40am
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Whirly90



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England 1993 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Keswick Green
I started removing the big lumps that i was either going to sell or scrap, i wanted to get rid of all the stuff i didn't need asap so they weren't taking up valuable workshop space. I removed the Ifor Williams, truck cab, rear tub, doors and seats and, despite the 'used' condition of them, sold them all for a lot more than i thought i would. I suppose one mans junk is another mans treasure and at least all the parts get to live again.



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Post #582030 1st Dec 2016 9:54pm
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Whirly90



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England 1993 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Keswick Green
I finished stripping what was left and cleared away all the scrap. The chassis was cut up and, together with anything else that wasn't needed, was weighed in for scrap, though the ridiculously low price i got for it barely covered the cost of the diesel to get there.




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Now i could get on with putting it all back together. I stripped both axles and managed to save 2 x cases, 2 x diffs, 1 x swivel housing and 1 x hub, the rest was either damaged, rusty or worn. Both axles were rebuilt with new parts, a pair of spring seat brackets were welded on, to replace the rusty ones that i almost pulled off by hand, and they were given a lick of paint.




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All the suspension arms were cleaned up and given a lick of paint.




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Post #582319 3rd Dec 2016 1:13am
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Welkman



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Looks really good, nice to see someone else using the bearmach brakes!
Post #582386 3rd Dec 2016 12:40pm
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Whirly90



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England 1993 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Keswick Green
There is a wide price difference for some replacement parts and i spent a long time deciding what parts to use. There are certain cheaper parts that have a bad reputation for quality but, after lots of research, i have used some of their parts and been generally happy with them. I've also used some more expensive parts and found some them to be below the standard i was expecting. I've found that price does not always dictate quality and other peoples experiences can give a better idea of what you're buying.
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Dieselhead



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Its amazing what a lick of paint does Thumbs Up Chris

2008 XS 110 2.4 Utility. Tonga Green
1953 Series 1 for restoration
1983 Mini Mayfair
2004 VW T5 Camper
2008 Diahatsu Sirion. Thats hers
Classic Bolens Garden Tractors
Post #582416 3rd Dec 2016 3:27pm
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charcoal



Member Since: 28 Jul 2014
Location: Hampshire
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 110 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
Good progress, watching with interest Thumbs Up 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold
1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold Sad
1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold Sad
Post #582459 3rd Dec 2016 6:24pm
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JOW240725



Member Since: 04 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Some great work and what a lot of work!!

Whilst it's great to see 'old' Defenders being brought back to life, what motivates you to do such a big renovation rather than just buying a Land Rover in better condition? James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers
Post #582534 3rd Dec 2016 10:08pm
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Whirly90



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England 1993 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Keswick Green
I wanted a TDI for its mechanical and electronic simplicity and because of their age I couldn't find one in good enough condition. Over the next few years we intend to do a lot of travelling in the vehicle and I wanted one that was going to last for as long as I needed it so the only way to get what I wanted was to build it myself.
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Nidge



Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
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Ireland 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Cairns Blue
Keep up the good work....having just completed a tdi re build....the pleasure you will get from driving it when completed, makes all the hard graft worth it.....Much more satisfying than buying a new one Thumbs Up

My rebuild tread is here if you fancy a peep ...http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39192.html

Nidge
Post #582585 4th Dec 2016 8:48am
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Whirly90



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England 1993 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Keswick Green
Nidge - i've been following the build of your 110 with great interest, it was actually a vehicle I had considered buying when I was looking for one myself.
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